S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:04:18

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 44:73:04:18 - Discharge planning

A facility shall have an effective discharge planning process that includes the discharging resident and the resident's caregiver or support person as an active partner for post-discharge care. The discharge planning process and discharge plan must:

(1) Be consistent with the resident's goals and treatment preferences;

(2) Ensure an effective transition of the resident from the facility to discharge care; and

(3) Reduce the factors leading to preventable readmission to the facility.

The facility shall have policies and procedures to support the discharge planning process that outline the person responsible for discharge planning, members of the discharge planning team, a list of all area agencies and resources, and a description of the process.

The facility shall initiate planning with applicable agencies to meet the resident's identified needs, and the resident must be offered assistance to obtain needed services prior to discharge.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:04:18

42 SDR 51, effective 10/13/2015; 51 SDR 053, effective 11/11/2024

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13.